Dáil debates

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

 

12:12 pm

Photo of Ivana BacikIvana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Of course the issue I raised relates to a fire hazard. That is absolutely right and I agree with the Taoiseach on that, but the fact people were living in such circumstances shows the desperation faced by many seeking accommodation who simply cannot find decent accommodation to rent in the city because of the enormous shortfall. It is an indication of the increasing desperation of many families and individuals who cannot find a secure home. That is the problem the Government needs to address. All the legislation the Taoiseach described has not addressed that fundamental crisis and shortage.

Supply is the long-term answer but let us see practical measures from Government on the tenant in situ scheme. Let us see the gap the RTB identified addressed. The Government must ensure the RTB has a direction to communicate to local authorities who is most at risk of homelessness in order that we see joined-up thinking between the RTB and local authorities in keeping people out of eviction when the winter eviction ban ends. Finally, let us see the Labour Party's renters' rights Bill adopted by Government because that would provide greater security and protection to those in the most precarious accommodation at present.

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